An article on MSNBC (www.msnbc.msn.com on 3.21.07) reported on the toxic fumes found in new cars. Bromine and chlorine were the most common toxic elements reportedly found in automobiles. These elements are found in the seats, armrests, door trim and shift knobs and other areas of the car. Think...
I have received many emails this week asking me to comment about a recent article claiming that taking iodine causes/exacerbates thyroid problems. Let’s think about it. Thyroid problems have been increasing at epidemic rates over the last 30 years. Hypothyroidism affects from 13 million to 45 million Americans. ...
An article on MSNBC (www.msnbc.msn.com) on 3.21.07 reported on the toxic fumes found in new cars. Bromine and chlorine were the most common toxic elements reportedly found in automobiles. These elements are found in the seats, armrests, door trim and shift knobs and other areas of the car. Think...
I know I have been late to comment on the desiccated thyroid availability, but, I have been closely following the situation and trying to sort through the mess. Here is how I see it. Natural, desiccated thyroid hormone (NDT) comes in different brands such as Armour thyroid, Naturethroid, and...
In 2009, over 16% of public school-aged boys are on a mood-altering drug. ADHD is being diagnosed at epidemic proportions. Young girls (as well as boys) are being treated with antidepressant drugs at record numbers. As Ricky asked Lucy we should all be asking, “Wha’ happened?” A new letter...
One of the most frequent questions I receive from my patients is, “Do my children need iodine?” Over the last 30 years, iodine levels have fallen over 50% in the U.S. population (NHANES at www.cdc.gov). My research has shown over 95% of my new patients are iodine deficient by...
The headline from the American University School of Communication Investigative Reporting Workshop reads, “Thyroid Cancer Increase Baffles Researchers.” The article points out that thyroid cancer is increasing at a pandemic to an epidemic rate and medical researchers do not know why. From 1997-2006, thyroid cancer increased at a rate...
